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Explore India your own way by using our unique range of short itineraries as a guideline or as building blocks of a longer tour. This way you can create your own personal holiday to places where you most want to go.

Traveller's Palm operates trips all over India, from the tranquil lakes of Kashmir to the bustling temple cities of South India, and from the deserts of Rajasthan to the backwaters of Kerala.

So as to make it easier for you to work out where you'd like to travel we have split India into nine regions. For an in-depth look at the kind of trips we offer, please click on one of these regions, and you'll see a list of our itinerary ideas.

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Rajasthan & The North

Maharajas, the Taj Mahal and the holy Ganges. No part of India is as rich in magnificent palaces and forts, monuments and temples.
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Foothills of the Himalaya

Overlooked by the high peaks of the Himalayas, northern India is an area of spectacular beauty and peaceful tranquility, offering a rich diversity of religions and people.
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Kolkata & The East

The fascinating metropolis of Kolkata is the gateway to spectacular mountain vistas in Darjeeling and Sikkim, and Orissa's magnificent temples and beaches.
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Gujarat & Central India

The landscapes in this region range from the vast salt flats of Kutch, to dense jungles of Madhya Pradesh. An area of wonderful wildlife and great cultural centres.
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Mumbai, Goa & The Deccan

Mumbai is the gateway to Goa's idyllic beaches and Portuguese churches, the ancient caves and temples of Ajanta and Ellora, and the magnificent ruins of Hampi.
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Karnataka & Tamil Nadu

These states have all that a visitor could look for. Dramatic coastlines, dense forests and game reserves, magnificent ancient temples and modern urban centres.
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Kerala

A rich cultural state and a mosaic of coconut groves and paddy fields, wide beaches and labyrinthine backwaters, verdant hills and rain forests.
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands

An archipelago of 572 idyllic islands in the Bay of Bengal, about 1,000 km from the mainland. The surrounding reefs are ideal for water sports.
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The Lakshadweep Islands

An archipelago of 36 exquisite coral islands, with untouched beaches and verdant coconut groves, scattered off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea.
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Top 10 India Travel Highlights

Watch Sunrise at the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is India's most recognized monument and is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Try to get up early and spend sunrise there, as it majestically reveals itself. Read more about Agra

Sail along the Ganges at Varanasi

The banks of the Ganges at Varanasi are lined with pilgrims making their sin-cleansing dip. To observe the spectacle by a boat ride on the Ganges is an amazing experience. Read more about Varanasi

Stay in Rajasthan's palaces and havelis

Udaipur is a fairy-tale ensemble of lakes, floating palaces and sumptuous Rajput architecture ringed by dramatic green hills. Enjoy the city by staying in one of the city's palatial hotels. Read more about Udaipur

Enjoy High Tea in the Hills

If you're a tea lover, don't miss the tea plantations in Kurseong. They are home to world famous tea gardens which produce the most delicate aromas of all black teas known to mankind. Read more about Kurseong

Spot Tigers in Bandhavgarh

Although it's relatively difficult to reach, Bandhavgarh National Park offers the best chance of seeing tigers and other wildlife in India. Read more about Bandhavgarh

Relax on the Beaches of Goa

Goa's long stretch of sandy coastline is renowned for its multitude of beaches, offering something for everyone, from luxury resorts to makeshift huts, and trance parties to tranquility. Read more about Goa

Experience Sacred Temple Ceremonies

The famous Meenakshi temple in Madurai attracts huge crowds of pilgrims any day of the week. The temple's ritual life spills out into the streets in an almost ceaseless round of processions. Read more about Madurai

Cruise the Kerala backwaters

One of the most relaxing things you can do in India is to cruise through the backwaters in a Kerala houseboat. Watch the world go by and enjoy the sheer peace of the surroundings. Read more about Allapuzha

Find 'Little Tibet' in Ladakh

Bounded by two of the world's largest mountain ranges and surrounded by alpine desert, Leh's dry barren landscape full of historic Buddhist monasteries makes it an incredible sight to behold. Read more about Leh

Explore India's coral reefs

The Andamans and Lakshadweep are the perfect destinations for those who want to go scuba diving or snorkeling. Read more about Havelock or Bangaram